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Silver · Petrol · 2010 · 1,998 cc

R16 AHBMOT history

R16 AHB is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 29 Mar 2010. Its MOT expired on 27 Apr 2026 and it has passed 14 of 16 MOT tests, with 37,996 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Apr 2025.

R16 AHB silver Mercedes-Benz Slk – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 27 Apr 2026
Mileage
37,996 mi
At MOT on 28 Apr 2025
MOT tests
16
14 passed · 2 failed
Per year
2,638 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R16 AHB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
29 Mar 2010
MOT status
MOT expired on 27 Apr 2026
Latest MOT test
28 Apr 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

R16 AHB was last recorded at 37,996 miles on 28 Apr 2025, 1,239 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Nov 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
36,757 miles · 7 Nov 2023
Between the last two tests
1,239 miles
Average per year
2,638 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 37,996 miles
  • 2023 – 36,757 miles
  • 2022 – 34,552 miles
  • 2021 – 32,075 miles
  • 2020 – 30,607 miles
  • 2019 – 28,342 miles
  • 2018 – 26,117 miles
  • 2017 – 24,622 miles
  • 2016 – 20,407 miles
  • 2015 – 16,665 miles
  • 2014 – 9,123 miles
  • 2013 – 5,908 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass37,996 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

16 tests since 28 Feb 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass37,996 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    37,996 miles
    Test number
    399113140786
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  2. Fail37,996 miles (+1,239)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,996 miles
    Test number
    573523236695
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Pass36,757 miles (+2,205)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    36,757 miles
    Test number
    267419903630

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass34,552 miles (+2,477)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    34,552 miles
    Test number
    479994545901

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass32,075 miles (+85)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    32,075 miles
    Test number
    692595292173
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  6. Fail31,990 miles (+1,383)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,990 miles
    Test number
    947859772590
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  7. Pass30,607 miles (+2,265)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    30,607 miles
    Test number
    804899416540

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass28,342 miles (+2,225)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    28,342 miles
    Test number
    975014126355

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass26,117 miles (+1,495)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    26,117 miles
    Test number
    824245511563

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass24,622 miles (+1,579)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    24,622 miles
    Test number
    402731708644

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass23,043 miles (+2,636)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2018
    Odometer
    23,043 miles
    Test number
    482513357264

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass20,407 miles (+3,742)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2017
    Odometer
    20,407 miles
    Test number
    188572888708

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass16,665 miles (+7,542)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2016
    Odometer
    16,665 miles
    Test number
    758179345133
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  14. Pass9,123 miles (+190)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2015
    Odometer
    9,123 miles
    Test number
    678757844143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass8,933 miles (+3,025)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    8,933 miles
    Test number
    237628534020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass5,908 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    5,908 miles
    Test number
    158869953415

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about R16 AHB

Does R16 AHB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on R16 AHB expired on 27 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on R16 AHB?
The MOT on R16 AHB expired on 27 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has R16 AHB done?
R16 AHB was recorded at 37,996 miles at its MOT on 28 Apr 2025, an average of 2,638 miles a year.
Has R16 AHB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R16 AHB has failed 2 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on R16 AHB ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on R16 AHB find?
R16 AHB passed its latest MOT on 28 Apr 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; rear brake pad(s) wearing thin.

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